How to help kids keep calm
Experiencing frustration, disappointment and fear is challenging, even as adults! So how can we help our children to understand and manage strong emotions?
What we've drawn from
The child development theory and psycho-educational approaches we draw on originate from:
- Developmental Theory – Erick Erikson, John B Watson, B. F Skinner
- Cognitive Developmental Theory – Jean Piaget
- Attachment Theory – John Bowlby
- Social Learning Theory – Albert Bandura, Lev Vygotsky
- Structural Family Therapy - Salvador Manuchin
- Cognitive Behavioural Theory – Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis
Also drawn upon are parenting books, programmes and clinician strategies including:
- Carolyn Webster-Stratton (Incredible Years)
- The University of Queensland (Brave)
- Margot Sunderland (The Science of Parenting)
- Alison Gopnik (The Gardener and the Carpenter)
- Brene Brown (The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Raising Children with Courage, Compassion and Connection)
- Steve Biddulph (Raising Boys, Raising Girls)
- Ross Greene and Stuart Ablon (Collaborative Problem Solving)
- John R Weisz (Match)
- Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish (How to Talk so Kids will Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk)
Child development theory has evolved over time. The most recent example of this is the advancement of neuroscience and positive psychology. Our work draws upon:
- Neuroscience - Daniel Siegal
- Positive Psychology – Martin Seligman